Host a weekly exercise class outside the gym with your neighbors and enjoy the benefits of community bonding and getting in your favorite yoga or dance class!
“We don’t really sit out on our porches and play baseball with neighborhood kids anymore, so hosting a workout class for neighbors is a great way for people to get to know one another,” says Mireille Cameron, personal trainer and yoga instructor at Boulder Personal Training in Boulder, Colorado.
“Most group exercise instructors are independent so they are not just tied to one recreation center,” Cameron adds.
Cameron also suggests:
Agree on a minimum price per session, and then let your group know prices could change depending on class attendance (i.e., $60 minimum per session could be $10 per person for six people or $15 per person for four people).
Pick your venue and sign necessary paperwork (parks, churches, or even large living rooms work great).
Decide on times (weekly, bi-weekly, etc.).
Play it safe by hiring an instructor with liability insurance and provide each member with a standard liability release form.
Other class options
Working out with neighbors is a great way to stay motivated to get in shape, and offering new classes each month will make sure there’s something for everyone — from stroller aerobics for those with little ones to yoga or mat Pilates for older neighbors looking to limber up.
Other great neighborhood class ideas could include Zumba dance classes for a fun workout routine, bootcamps during the summer months, and relay races to give kids a chance to run off some energy alongside mom or dad.
Host a community exercise class
By Kristy Alpert
Host a weekly exercise class outside the gym with your neighbors and enjoy the benefits of community bonding and getting in your favorite yoga or dance class!
“We don’t really sit out on our porches and play baseball with neighborhood kids anymore, so hosting a workout class for neighbors is a great way for people to get to know one another,” says Mireille Cameron, personal trainer and yoga instructor at Boulder Personal Training in Boulder, Colorado.
Forming a fitness class
Seek out your favorite instructor at a local gym, YMCA, or online at the National Federation of Professional Trainers.
“Most group exercise instructors are independent so they are not just tied to one recreation center,” Cameron adds.
Cameron also suggests:
Other class options
Working out with neighbors is a great way to stay motivated to get in shape, and offering new classes each month will make sure there’s something for everyone — from stroller aerobics for those with little ones to yoga or mat Pilates for older neighbors looking to limber up.
Other great neighborhood class ideas could include Zumba dance classes for a fun workout routine, bootcamps during the summer months, and relay races to give kids a chance to run off some energy alongside mom or dad.